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CalvinAir is proud to announce the expansion of its fleet with the addition of a Pilatus PC-12, a state-of-the-art fixed-wing aircraft. This new addition signifies a major step forward for the airline, enabling CalvinAir to provide more versatile and efficient transportation solutions across the region. Previously focused exclusively on helicopter services, CalvinAir’s introduction of the PC-12 offers a wider array of capabilities, including long-haul charter flights and enhanced support for emergency medical airlift operations.

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The Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) has provided critical support to Antiguan taxi driver, Kimroy Williams, helping him to access urgent overseas medical care and return home safely after a successful surgery in Trinidad. Williams had been hospitalised at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with a severe spinal condition that left him in significant pain and unable to walk.

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CalvinAir has once again demonstrated its commitment to the people of Antigua and Barbuda with the rapid medical evacuation of 20-year-old male patient from Barbuda to Antigua, for urgent medical care yesterday.

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The family of seven-year-old G’Ani Bridgewater, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of pneumonia, is expressing gratitude for crucial assistance.

The Calvin Ayre Foundation and Medical Benefits Scheme collaborated for the child to receive critical medical attention he urgently needed in Martinique.

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Last Thursday, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) continued its long-standing tradition of spreading holiday joy during the annual Christmas gift-giving ceremony at the Friends Developmental Center special needs facility.

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A helicopter from Calvin Ayre located two fishermen alive this morning, about 20 miles off the coast of Antigua and Barbuda, after they had been missing since Thursday.

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CalvinAir Helicopters, in partnership with the Calvin Ayre Foundation, is thrilled to announce the award of a prestigious scholarship of over EC$83,000, to Adriel Sobers, one of its own talented employees.

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Just two weeks into January and CalvinAir Helicopters is already continuing its commitment in providing medical emergency evacuation service as mandated by its Chairman, Ambassador Calvin Ayre. Ayre, a businessman and philanthropist, is also the Founder of the Calvin Ayre Foundation, which funds the cost for the emergency flights.

The Big Stories – Antigua Observer

Ruan Roberts, the Urlings fisherman who was recently medically airlifted to Guadeloupe by CalvinAir Helicopters has returned home. CalvinAir Helicopters picked up the patient, who had undergone treatment for decompression sickness at the University Hospital of Guadeloupe, late Saturday afternoon, right after he had completed the last round of treatment.

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After performing the emergency medical evacuation of an Old Road resident, just over a month ago, CalvinAir Helicopters was once again taking the exact half-hour flight route to Guadeloupe for the same purpose. On this occasion, the patient on board was 32-year-old Ruan Roberts, a local entrepreneur and fisherman from Urlings, who was diagnosed with acute decompression sickness by doctors at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC).

A 53-year-old, Old Road fisherman is currently undergoing hyperbaric treatment for decompression sickness at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (University Hospital Center) in Guadeloupe, after being medically evacuated to the neighbouring island by CalvinAir Helicopters.

The Big Stories – Antigua Observer

On any other day, CalvinAir Helicopters Chief Pilot, Steve Gray, would be wearing his uniform and preparing for takeoff. But last Thursday he was dressed in his bright red Santa costume – complete with his sack of gifts – and rehearsing his Ho, Ho, Hos in front the mirror.

His mission? To bring Christmas cheer and gifts to the children and residents of both the Friends Foundation and the Care Project, all of whom he says were on his “good” list.